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Abolitionist's July 4 Speech: A Reminder Of Suffering

from National Public Radio
July 4, 2008

In 1852, Frederick Douglass gave a thought-provoking Fourth of July speech, which was re-enacted Thursday night in Oakland, Calif. Co-host Renee Montagne has the story.

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  • Morning Edition, July 4, 2008
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